If MPLAB IDE v8.xx or earlier is already installed on your computer, you
may need to run the MPLAB Device Driver Switcher to switch from MPLAB IDE v8 drivers to
MPLAB X IDE drivers.
To determine which drivers are associated with the your tool:
- 1.Plug your desired tool into the USB connector on your personal
computer.
- 2.Open the computer’s Device Manager window.
- 2.1.For MPLAB IDE v8.xx, the driver should be under “Custom USB
Device>Microchip Custom USB Device.”
- 2.2.For MPLAB X IDE, the driver
should be under “Microchip Tools>Microchip WinUSB Device.”
- 3.If you have an MPLAB IDE v8.xx driver, you will need to use the Switcher to switch
to the MPLAB X IDE drivers.
To switch to MPLAB X IDE preinstalled drivers:
- 1.If You Have Windows XP 64, Manually Switch
- 2.If You Have Windows 7 or 8, Use Administrator Mode
- 3.Switch USB Device Drivers (for Hardware Tools)
If the Switcher fails to switch the drivers, see:
- 1.If You Need to Manually Switch the Drivers
- 2.Tool Communication Issues